Man arrested on suspicion of terrorism offences in Maidenhead

A suspected terrorist has been arrested in Maidenhead as part of a planned operation.

On Thursday January 22, officers from the Metropolitan Police Counter Terrorism Command arrested the man on suspicion of commission, preparation or instigation of terrorism.

The 22-year-old is being detained under the Terrorism Act.

He is being held in custody at a central London police station and officers are currently searching two residential properties and a business in Berkshire .

Officers did not deploy firearms during Thursday morning's operation and police officers are now working to reassure the public.

Superintendent Bhupinder Rai, local police area commander for Windsor and Maidenhead, said: “I understand the local community may be concerned following today's operation.

"However, I would like to reassure everyone that today's activity is as a result of an ongoing investigation which was intelligence led and there is no evidence to suggest the community was at risk.

“Anyone who knows of someone who may be potentially vulnerable to being drawn into terrorist-related activity, including travelling abroad to conflict zones should contact local police for advice and support on 101.”

Anyone who is concerned that something they have seen or heard could be linked to terrorism should phone the Anti-Terrorist Hotline on 0800 789 321.